Metropolitan Police set to intervene over ‘jihad’ calls at Palestine protests Officers set to act against anyone ‘calling for jihad specifically against Israel’ The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Police expecting up to '100,000 people' for pro-Palestine march in London as protests planned across the UK Large numbers of people have protested in London recently calling for an end to the conflict Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
London set for massive pro-Palestinian protest demanding Gaza ceasefire Police expect about 100,000 people to join a demonstration in London demanding a ceasefire in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive Israel largely knocked out communications for 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip in intensified attacks. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Police to intervene if protesters call for 'jihad' at pro-Palestine demonstrations Police officers are set to intervene if protesters use the word “jihad” in chants in London over the weekend, the Metropolitan Police has said. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Campaigners concerned over hate crime protest outside New Scotland Yard Hundreds of people demanded that the Metropolitan Police change its policy on hate crime and public order offences. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Sadiq Khan backs TfL in suspending Tube driver who led 'free Palestine' chant The mayor confirmed that he had not personally played any role in ensuring the driver’s suspension Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate Downing Street has said it has no plans to grant police more powers, despite the Metropolitan Police chief calling on the government to consider tougher legislation The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak says calls for jihad are 'threat to our democratic values' Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants, signals Sunak Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Met chief defends force for not arresting chanters of ‘jihad’ at anti-Israel protest Mark Rowley says laws should be changed if politicians want tougher action taken The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Met boss calls for tougher terror powers after Braverman challenged him over ‘jihad’ chants Lines around extremism and protest ‘probably need redrawing’, says Sir Mark Rowley – but No 10 says no plans for changes The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants as Braverman meets Met chief It comes amid suggestions from Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley that laws should be redrawn. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants Home Secretary Suella Braverman met Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley on Monday to discuss policing. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Braverman to urge police chief to use ‘full force of law’ after ‘jihad’ chants The Home Secretary will speak to Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley over protests surrounding the Gaza conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 No 10 says police have extensive powers to act against chants of ‘jihad’ Calls grow to tighten legislation but Met says it believes no offence was committed on London march
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over jihad chant at rally Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in law, ex-counterterror chief says
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over Gaza protests response Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in protest law, ex-counterterror chief says
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest Home Secretary Suella Braverman will meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023 Gaza protest policing row deepens as Suella Braverman to grill Met chief Sir Mark Rowley Suella Braverman to meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023 Gaps in law allowing ‘jihad’ to be shouted were ‘known to UK government’ Britain’s ex-head of counter-terrorism says government failed to act on recommendation to change legislation
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 ‘Game-changing’ facial recognition technology catches prolific shoplifters The Metropolitan Police asked 12 retailers to send in images of their 30 worst shoplifters in a pilot of the new software.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Mobile phone companies have role in ‘helping crush’ device theft, Met chief says There has been a 28% rise in mobile phone robbery in London and a 22% increase in theft of devices over the last 12 months, figures show.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 London police defy ban on badges linked to far right and white supremacy Met oficers seen wearing divisive ‘thin blue line’ symbol at sensitive protests despite orders to remove them
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023 More than 300 Met Police officers waiting to face gross misconduct hearings Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said there are 335 cases pending and the number is a significant increase compared to this time last year